Course

10602155 Manual Drivetrain and Axles
Course Information
Description
The operation and theory of clutches, transaxles, standard transmissions, drivelines and differentials are covered. Areas of emphasis include diagnosis, repair, testing and periodic maintenance as recommended by major manufacturers. Classroom and shop time is utilized to develop skills in diagnosis and repair of clutches, drivelines and differentials.
Total Credits
5
Course Competencies (Course Outcomes)
  1. Practice safety and good work habits
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration
    Criteria
    you demonstrate safe work habits
    you protect tools and equipment
    you protect school and customer's property
    you maintain a clean and organized work area
    you demonstrate conservative use of shop supplies

  2. Diagnose and repair clutch
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill demonstration in lab
    Written Product
    Criteria
    you diagnose clutch problems to determine needed action
    you inspect clutch control mechanisms to determine needed action.
    you inspect transmission alignment to determine needed action
    you inspect flywheel to determine needed action
    you replace clutch in an automobile (or light truck)
    you resurface flywheel

  3. Diagnose and repair Manual Transmission
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill demonstration in lab
    Written product
    Criteria
    you inspect transmission to determine needed action
    you test transmission operation to determine needed action
    you remove transmission from vehicle
    you disassemble a transmission
    you adjust transmission to manufacturer's specifications
    you reassemble transmission
    you install transmission in vehicle

  4. Diagnose and repair Manual Transaxle
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill demonstration in lab
    Written product
    Criteria
    you inspect transaxle to determine needed action
    you test transaxle operation to determine needed action
    you remove transaxle from vehicle
    you disassemble transaxle
    you adjust transaxle to manufacturer's specifications
    you reassemble transaxle
    you install transaxle in vehicle

  5. Diagnose and repair universal joints
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill demonstration in lab
    Written product
    Criteria
    you diagnose U-joint problems to determine needed action
    you replace U-joints
    you measure driveshaft angles to determine needed action
    you replace constant velocity U-joint grease boot

  6. Diagnosis and repair Drive Axles
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill demonstration in lab
    Written product
    Criteria
    you adjust hypoid ring and pinion gear set
    you measure backlash
    you measure preload
    you diagnose gear contact pattern to determine needed action

  7. Diagnosis and repair Transfer Cases
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill demonstration in lab
    Written product
    Criteria
    you disassemble a transfer case
    you inspect transfer case components to determine needed action
    you diagnose electrical problems related to the transfer case
    you reassemble transfer case
    you test transfer case for proper operation